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Tour of the
Week - Blackstone River Valley
Rhode Island, New
England, USA
October 13, 2009
Holiday Shopping in the
Blackstone Valley |
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Sample Packaged Tour Itinerary |
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Holiday Shopping in Pawtucket |
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The Blackstone River, one of 14 American
Heritage Rivers, flows between Worcester, Massachusetts and
Providence Rhode Island. The John H. Chafee Blackstone River
Valley National Heritage Corridor tells the story of the
river's role in starting New England's textile industry and
the American Industrial Revolution.
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10:00 am Crafters
and Farmers Market at Hope Artiste Village |
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If you are seeking locally made jewelry and
crafts, this is the shop for you. Hope Artiste Village is
home to several artisans and crafters that including jewelry
and seasonal craft store and on Saturday mornings you can
get a cup of coffee and pastry at our indoor farmer's
market. |
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12:30 pm Lunch at
Hope Artiste Village |
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There are two restaurants and a bakery
located at Hope Artiste Village located in a former mill
building in Pawtucket at the Providence border. Your choice
is Portuguese or American food. |
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2:30 pm Not Your
Run-of-the-Mill Museum Shop |
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Located in the Blackstone Valley Visitor
Center, this delightful little shop features jewelry, glass,
paper, fine art and textile items made by local artists and
other unique gift items. While here learn about Blackstone
Valley history and view the award-winning film, "Hidden in
the Blackstone."
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4:00 pm Rhode
Island Antique Mall |
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Specializing in Art Decor and modern design
from 1950's, browse two floors for high-quality antiques. |
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This is a guided tour.
Tour Operator
Price: $25.
The price is
based on a minimum of 40 people.
To schedule a tour contact:
Lilly Kayamba
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
Blackstone Valley Visitor Center
175 Main Street
Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860
BVTCLilly@aol.com
800-454-2882
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